1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP for sale

1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY PRICE ON REQUEST
$199,000 from 2 sources
Total Time 4,670 hrs
Seats 4
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine CONTINENTAL IO-360-KB
Cruise 129 kts (239 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

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Description

1979 CESSNA 172 HAWK XP II new listing $199,000.00 USD If you have any questions or would like to know more about this aircraft, click below to contact us! Inquire about this Aircraft Photo Gallery

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Price Comparison 2 active offers

Source Price Action
Canadian Aircraft Sales
csplane.com
$199,000
Pier Labelle, V.P. Sales
barnstormers.com
$199,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP

This 1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,670 hours on the airframe. There are currently 37 R172 Hawk XP aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $92,957 to $309,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $199,000.

The R172 Hawk XP cruises at 129 kts (239 km/h) with a range of 569 nm (1,054 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 11 GPH (42 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $68/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $145/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 4,670 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,670 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Compare 2 offers from different marketplaces
Budget $165 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna R172 Hawk XP — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
129 kts (239 km/h)
Max Speed
132 kts (244 km/h)
Range
569 nm (1,054 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
1,010 lbs (458 kg)
Horsepower
195 HP
Fuel Capacity
52 gal (197 L)
Fuel Burn
11 GPH (42 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA R172 Hawk XP

Fuel Burn
11.0 GPH
~$72/hr
Variable Cost
$145/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA R172 Hawk XP. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$154,500
Range: $135,000 — $191,498
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+29%
Above Market

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